How long should track type brake pads last?

Chris C · July 14, 2014, 04:55:33 PM

Just cleaning my bike today and have just seen that my pads are nearly worn out, they have only done 2 trackdays and 2 evening sessions!

Is this normal, my brakes don't appear to be binding..

I'm using the Bendix MMR pads

Carbon_ZX6R · July 14, 2014, 04:58:08 PM

longer than that!

Carbon_ZX6R · July 14, 2014, 04:59:26 PM

there all slightly different as with tyres the manufacturer should be able to tell you

ash · July 14, 2014, 06:25:09 PM

That's about 300 miles. I'd say you need to check the pistons aren't seized. Are they evenly worn ?

Chris C · July 14, 2014, 08:25:54 PM

That's what I thought but as I've never used this type of pad before I thought I'd ask.. They work really well.. I actually noticed my brake fluid looked a bit low so that's what led me on to check the pads

They all appear to just about be wearing at the same rate, maybe the lower pistons are slighty further out of th caliper than the top but only just

ash · July 14, 2014, 08:57:36 PM

What do the rotors look like ?

Carbon_ZX6R · July 14, 2014, 09:04:23 PM

something's clearly not right as they should last a lot longer

mc101 · July 15, 2014, 08:18:34 PM

It depends ... My z04's last one race and most of a track day... SBS DCs just the race.

0luke0 · July 15, 2014, 08:55:52 PM

I only get 4 days max out of my SBS Dual Carbons

Chris C · July 15, 2014, 09:18:33 PM

Thanks guys, apparently this wear rate is fairly normal I'm told.

Any suggestions for good pads that last a bit longer!... I'm tight

Carbon_ZX6R · July 15, 2014, 09:22:37 PM

Quote from: Chris C on July 15, 2014, 09:18:33 PM
Thanks guys, apparently this wear rate is fairly normal I'm told.

Any suggestions for good pads that last a bit longer!... I'm tight

do you want actual "race" pads or just cheap long lasting strong biting road pads?

Chris C · July 15, 2014, 09:35:01 PM

I mainly just the bike for track riding but with the occasional weekend road bike.

I may be wrong but I'm told the SBS dual carbons don't like the wet, maybe the SBS racing sintered? Will still be good but last a bit longer.

I'm probably going to be told just stop being tight

Green_Ninja · July 15, 2014, 10:01:52 PM

Quote from: Chris C on July 15, 2014, 09:35:01 PM
I mainly just the bike for track riding but with the occasional weekend road bike.

I may be wrong but I'm told the SBS dual carbons don't like the wet, maybe the SBS racing sintered? Will still be good but last a bit longer.

I'm probably going to be told just stop being tight

in that case stick with OEM